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SERVICOM, BCDA: Full list of agencies to be subsumed by Nigerian govt
Service Compact with all Nigerians (SERVICOM)
SERVICOM is set to transition into a department operating under the umbrella of the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR). This move aims to streamline the focus and efficiency of both entities, ensuring a cohesive approach to enhancing public service delivery.
Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA)
The BCDA will undergo a transformation into a department under the purview of the National Boundary Commission (NBC). This strategic integration aims to bolster coordination in the development of border communities, aligning efforts towards sustainable growth and security in these regions.
National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC)
The NSIWC is slated for integration into the framework of the Revenue Mobilization & Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMAFC). This consolidation seeks to optimize the oversight of income and wages, ensuring a unified approach to fiscal responsibility and equitable distribution of resources.
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution
Under the planned restructuring, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution is set to be subsumed under the auspices of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA). This integration aims to enhance research synergy and policy coherence in addressing domestic and international peace challenges.
Public Complaints Commission (PCC)
The PCC is earmarked for absorption within the operational structure of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). This strategic alignment seeks to provide a more holistic platform for addressing public grievances and human rights violations, ensuring a comprehensive mechanism for redress.
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis (NITR)
The NITR is scheduled to become part of the Institute of Veterinary Research (VOM). This integration aims to leverage the expertise and resources of both institutes towards advancing research and innovation in combating trypanosomiasis and related diseases.
Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)
The NNMDA is set to be integrated into the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD). This merger aims to enhance the research and development capacity in natural medicine, fostering innovation and expanding the scope of healthcare solutions.
National Intelligence Agency Pension Commission
Under the proposed changes, the National Intelligence Agency Pension Commission will fall under the administration of the Nigerian Pension Commission (PenCom). This integration aims to streamline pension administration processes, ensuring efficiency and transparency in the management of pension schemes.
Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)
The NFVCB is slated to transition into a department within the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. This move aims to align the regulatory functions of the NFVCB with the broader objectives of promoting and regulating the vibrant arts and creative sector in Nigeria.